The Raconteurs [ tickets ]--the heralded indie-rock super-group featuring Jack White of The White Stripes--have announced details for their highly anticipated summer tour.

The young band, which also features bassist Jack Lawrence and drummer Patrick Keeler (both from The Greenhornes), as well as acclaimed singer/songwriter Brendan Benson, will kick off its tour July 17 in Denver. The run is currently scheduled to wind up Aug. 6 in Cleveland, OH.

Tickets for most currently confirmed shows go on sale this weekend. On-sale dates and other show information is listed below.

The Raconteurs are touring in support of their debut CD, "Broken Boy Soldiers," which was released today (5/16) by the V2 label. Initial reviews from both fans and the press have been very positive.

White, of course, is the best-known member of The Raconteurs. Many indie-pop fans, however, consider Benson to be the band's biggest selling point. The Berkeley, CA-based power-pop star has released a trio of solid solo records: 1996's "One Mississippi," 2002's "Lapalco" and 2005's "The Alternative to Love."

As a way to generate publicity for the new album, The Raconteurs will perform a free show May 18 at Tower Records in New York (the 4th and Broadway location). Passes to the show will be distributed to those who buy a copy of "Broken Boy Soldiers" at that Tower store today starting at 9 a.m. EST. First come, first served. See store for more details.